Overview
- The Princess of Wales, who visited Wimbledon on Thursday, greeted people in the famous queue, posed for selfies and helped scan and hand out ground‑pass tickets to arriving fans.
- She watched matches courtside with former British No. 1 Tim Henman and All England Club chair Deborah Jevans and met children from the Shine Camera Club to view their tournament photographs.
- Kate's surprise appearance came days after she completed the National Three Peaks Challenge to raise funds and awareness for the Royal Marsden and life after cancer.
- Buckingham Palace confirmed any family reunion would be private after senior royals held a rare private 'dine and sleep' gathering at the Palace of Holyroodhouse as preparations continued for Prince Harry's planned UK visit.
- Royal Week in Scotland also put charity campaigning in the spotlight, with King Charles meeting 17‑year‑old Isla Grist, a campaigner for epidermolysis bullosa, alongside long‑time Debra UK supporter Graeme Souness.